Topic: consumer impact
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AI's Memory Crisis: A Decade of Soaring Storage Prices
A severe shortage of NAND flash and DRAM is driving up prices for components like SSDs and memory modules, primarily due to the high demands of AI data centers consuming a large share of global production capacity. After a period of low prices in 2023, 2024 saw a rapid market reversal with synchr...
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Tech's Next Target: The Scraps Teens Fight Over
Automation is rapidly replacing the entry-level jobs traditionally held by teenagers, such as retail and food service roles, with advancements in AI and robotics making this shift inevitable. Teen labor force participation has significantly declined, dropping from over half in 2000 to just 34.8% ...
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Xbox Console Prices Increase Again in the US
Microsoft is increasing Xbox Series console prices in the US due to economic factors, while international prices remain unchanged. The Xbox Series X will rise by $50 to $649.99, the Series S by $20 to $399.99, and the Special Edition by $70 to $799.99, with accessories unaffected. This is the sec...
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PS5 Pro Upgrades: What's New and Improved?
Sony has released a refreshed PS5 Pro with modest refinements, including internal component upgrades and a lighter design, but it now carries a higher retail price than the original model. The new console is more energy efficient, showing a 3-4% improvement during gameplay, and operates at slight...
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Game Pass Cost Xbox $300 Million in Call of Duty Sales
Microsoft lost an estimated $300 million in Call of Duty sales last fiscal year due to the game's immediate availability on Xbox Game Pass, reducing direct purchases. Xbox Game Pass has not achieved the rapid growth Microsoft anticipated, leading to a 50% price increase for the Ultimate tier and ...
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